Dispersed Camping
Knobstone Trail
Knobstone Trail in Indiana offers a landscape of rolling hills and dense forests. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Clark State Forest and Deam Lake State Recreation Area, providing additional hiking and outdoor activities.
Description
Indiana DNR, Forestry Division
Clark State Forest
NOTE: Sections of trail between the Spurgeon Hollow Trail Head and mile marker 44s (2016 map version) are very wet and in some cases standing in water. The trail is passable, but will require hikers to walk around these sections to remain dry. Permanent relocation of these wet sections is underway. The relocation will not deviated greatly from the trails current location, but it will eliminate the lakes seasonal high water impact on the trail. The Division of Forestry is a multiple-use system. Please be aware of hunting seasons and what season may be open at the time of your hike. A majority of the Knobstone Trail travels through areas open to public hunting. Users of the Knobstone are encouraged to wear bright clothing (e.g., hunter orange, etc.) or other articles to ensure safety at all times of the year. With the removal of trees in the tornado area, timber harvested sections have become over grown with green brier, tree seedlings, and weeds, etc. To follow the KT through these sections, there are marks with two different color posts. Orange color marks the trail in the tornado area. Brown color marks the trail in the timber harvest sections between US 56 to Oxley Trailhead.
Location
Knobstone Trail is located in Indiana
Coordinates
38.46500096 N
85.84361154 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageLast on 5/24/25
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Knobstone Trail needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 25 min from Louisville
- 1 hr from Elizabethtown
- 1 hr 4 min from Columbus
- 1 hr 23 min from Bloomington
